title: A case of generalized lichen nitidus successfully treated with narrow-band ultraviolet B treatment.
abstract: Lichen nitidus (LN) is a rare skin disorder presenting with multiple, small and bright papules located on the chest, abdomen, penis glans and upper extremities. It usually presents with limited involvement; however, it can present as generalized involvement. There is no consensus on treatment. Corticosteroid, astemizole, phototherapy has been used; however, the results are controversial. A 15-year-old male with clinical and histopathological diagnosis of LN was treated with narrow-band ultraviolet B (NB-UVB). The lesions completely regressed with post-inflammatory hypopigmentation on the second month of the therapy (25 sessions). We believe that NB-UVB is an effective treatment on generalized LN.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Yuzuncu Yil University Faculty of Medicine, Van, Turkey. drserapgunes@yahoo.com
authors.forename: Serap Gunes
authors.initials: SG
authors.lastname: Bilgili
authors.forename: Ayse Serap
authors.initials: AS
authors.lastname: Karadag
authors.forename: Omer
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Calka
authors.forename: Serhat
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Ozdemir
authors.forename: Mustafa
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Kosem
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000008:administration & dosage; D016589:Astemizole / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D039563:Histamine H1 Antagonists, Non-Sedating / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D006801:Humans; D017513:Lichen Nitidus / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy*; D008297:Male; D013997:Time Factors; D014466:Ultraviolet Rays; D014467:Ultraviolet Therapy
chemical_list: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones; D039563:Histamine H1 Antagonists, Non-Sedating; D016589:Astemizole
keywords: lichen nitidus; narrow-band UVB; phototherapy